Republicans are enjoying their most favorable rating in five years as they prepare to take full control of Congress in January, according to a new nationwide survey. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama's approval rating has hit a five-year low in the Bloomberg Politics poll. While the survey still shows Republicans underwater with the nation, it's by a slim margin. Forty-seven percent of respondents view Republicans unfavorably, while another 45 percent view them favorably. The Democratic Party, meanwhile, is viewed unfavorably by 50 percent of respondents, and favorably by only 41 percent/CNN. More here.